What is FIPPA?

Does FIPPA Apply to You?

FIPPA is law for public bodies in British Columbia, such as hospitals, public universities and provincial ministries.

FIPPA will not apply to most private clinics and practitioners, but if you are uncertain if FIPPA applies to you, just let us know.

Options for Public Bodies Using Jane

Jane uses non-Canadian based tools for email and text reminder and verification. Here are the options for compliance with FIPPA:

1. SMTP Alternative

If your organization absolutely wants all data to remain in Canada, we recommend you do not enable email and text messages and notifications and instead develop an SMTP alternative for emails.

We can work with you to make this transition.

2. Consent

Public bodies are permitted under FIPPA to store personal information outside Canada if you obtain people’s consent. Instead of setting up an alternative email and text solution (#1 above), you’ll ask all of your patients to sign a consent form to receive email and text reminders from you (via Jane and Jane’s trusted partners, Mandrill and Twilio). You can build these consents into your existing messaging and intake forms.

If you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you: support@janeapp.com